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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 1,051.92 and 650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 1,051.92 and 650.44 is: 974.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 1,051.92 = 650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/1,051.92 = 650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 1,051.92 × 650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 684,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,210.84/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.10

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